The Thirteenth Chair
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Synopsis
A phony psychic tries to solve a murder that took place during her seance.
Top Cast
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May Whitty
Mrs O'Neill aka Madame Rosalie la Grange
Madge Evans
Helen "Nell" O'Neill
Lewis Stone
Inspector Marney
Elissa Landi
Helen Trent
Thomas Beck
Dick Crosby
Henry Daniell
John Wales
Janet Beecher
Lady Alicia Crosby
Ralph Forbes
Major Lionel Trent
Holmes Herbert
Governor Sir Roscoe Crosby
Heather Thatcher
Mary Eastwood
Charles Trowbridge
Dr Mason
Robert Coote
Stanby
Elsa Buchanan
Grace Stanby
Lal Chand Mehra
Professor Feringeea
Neil Fitzgerald
Constable
Louis Vincenot
Chotee
Matthew Boulton
Grimshaw (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 7, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George B. Seitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Marion Parsonnet
- Original Title
- The Thirteenth Chair
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George B. Seitz
Marion Parsonnet, Bayard Veiller
Charles G. Clarke
W. Donn Hayes
Department Leadership Roster
George B. Seitz
Director
Marion Parsonnet
Screenplay
Charles G. Clarke
Director of Photography
W. Donn Hayes
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thirteenth Chair
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Thirteenth Chair about?
A phony psychic tries to solve a murder that took place during her seance.
Who directed The Thirteenth Chair?
The Thirteenth Chair was directed by George B. Seitz.
Who stars in The Thirteenth Chair?
The principal cast of The Thirteenth Chair includes May Whitty, Madge Evans, Lewis Stone, Elissa Landi, Thomas Beck.
When was The Thirteenth Chair released and how long is it?
The Thirteenth Chair was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Thirteenth Chair?
The Thirteenth Chair holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).